Laura Nelkin
Craftsy Instructor

Upstate NY

I live in upstate New York, where the sunny season is short, leaving plenty of time to be indoors knitting. Despite holding a degree in apparel design from Cornell University, I took to knitting years ago and I havenít looked back.

Currently, Iím enamored with lace and incorporating beads into knitted jewelry, so most of my designs lean in this direction. I travel often to teach these techniques and more at Read Full Bio »

I live in upstate New York, where the sunny season is short, leaving plenty of time to be indoors knitting. Despite holding a degree in apparel design from Cornell University, I took to knitting years ago and I havenít looked back.

Currently, Iím enamored with lace and incorporating beads into knitted jewelry, so most of my designs lean in this direction. I travel often to teach these techniques and more at workshops around the country and online with Craftsy.

I have a line of knitting kits, self-publish patterns and run mystery knit-alongs multiple times a year. You can find some of these designs in my book, Knockout Knits.

When Iím not designing or knitting, Iím gardening, whipping up yummy feasts with my family and taking time to play! Recently, Iíve developed a healthy addiction to yoga ó and Iím determined to master a tripod headstand and handstand!